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VU53 HGM

2003 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HGM
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,656 miles

slight corrosion to sills / covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 63,635 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 63,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,847 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,847 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exhaust clamp (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,735 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light flashing code 23

rear brake pads feel tight in caliper carriers

Pass 11 Nov 2008 3 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,647 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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VU53 HGM is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 HGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU53 HGM is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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